Description: We will be discussing the use of direct oral anticoagulants in the pediatric population and reviewing multiple trials that were conducted to deem direct oral anticoagulants safe and effective in pediatric patients. Through this presentation, we will learn the common causes of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in the pediatric population, mechanisms of action of direct oral anticoagulants, landmark trials, dosing, reversal agents and differences between direct oral anticoagulant therapy in adult patients versus pediatric patients.

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Recording: CE_ Little Heart, Big Decisions_ Art of Anticoagulation for Pediatric Conditions-20240227_123033-Meeting Recording.mp4

Speaker(s):  Ellen Carlson, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident – Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Objectives: ​​

  • Distinguish between the types of conditions that require anticoagulation in the pediatric population
  • Differentiate between the various formulations and dosages for anticoagulant medications in pediatrics
  • Assess pediatric anticoagulation trials and their implications on current therapy recommendations
  • Identify the differences in direct oral anticoagulants between pediatrics and adults
Target Audience:​ Advocate Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurses, and other interested healthcare professionals
 
Disclosure:​ The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. 
Session date: 
02/27/2024 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm CST
Location: 
Sasser Conference Room & Virtual Via Teams
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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  • 1.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)
    Aurora Health Care is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 1.00 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.
  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
    Aurora Health Care Department of Pharmacy Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

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